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From the Archives: An Okapi Tragedy, a New Beginning

In 2012 a militia murdered two rangers, other officials, and 14 animals at the Okapi Conservation Center. This year brought an important update.

May 21, 2025

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John R. Platt

In 2012 a militia murdered two rangers, other officials, and 14 animals at the Okapi Conservation Center. This year brought an important update.

Op-Eds

Armenia: A Small Nation With a Huge Biodiversity Story

The country offers six important lessons ahead of hosting next year’s United Nations Biological Diversity Convention.

May 20, 2025

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Ruben Khachatryan

The country offers six important lessons ahead of hosting next year’s United Nations Biological Diversity Convention.

Pollution & Toxins

Collateral Damage: The Environmental Cost of Cuba’s Terrorism Designation

As U.S. restrictions tighten, Cuba’s efforts to protect its ecosystems are faltering — with rising deforestation, strained conservation programs, and growing pressure on protected areas.

May 19, 2025

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Vinicius Pereira

As U.S. restrictions tighten, Cuba’s efforts to protect its ecosystems are faltering — with rising deforestation, strained conservation programs, and growing pressure on protected areas.

Voices

Palm Oil Continues to Plague Borneo’s Orangutans, Elephants, and Other Icons

Despite 35 years of awareness campaigns, palm oil plantations still devastate the landscape of this biodiversity hotspot and the animals who depend on native forests.

May 16, 2025

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Marina De León

Despite 35 years of awareness campaigns, palm oil plantations still devastate the landscape of this biodiversity hotspot and the animals who depend on native forests.

Op-Eds

Professional Hunters Kill a Shocking Number of Animals in South Africa

Tens of thousands of wild animals, from spring hares to rhinos, died in the name of sport and entertainment in 2023.

May 8, 2025

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Stephanie Klarmann

Tens of thousands of wild animals, from spring hares to rhinos, died in the name of sport and entertainment in 2023.

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Voices

Save This Species: The Bettas of Bangka Island

You might not think to look for fish in a forest, but look fast: These amazing fish depend on a disappearing swamp forest on an island in Indonesia.

May 7, 2025

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Josie South, Ph.D.

You might not think to look for fish in a forest, but look fast: These amazing fish depend on a disappearing swamp forest on an island in Indonesia.

Voices

Trump Removes Protections From Marine Protected Areas — A Problem for Fish, Whales, Corals and Other Ocean Life

Marine protected areas are designed to safeguard parts of the ocean from human impacts, including offshore oil and gas extraction and industrial fishing practices.

May 6, 2025

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Dr. David Shiffman and The Conversation

Marine protected areas are designed to safeguard parts of the ocean from human impacts, including offshore oil and gas extraction and industrial fishing practices.

Voices

Protect This Place: The Headwaters of Papua New Guinea’s Strickland River

One of the least explored regions on Earth is also part of the largest intact forest ecosystem in the Pacific.

April 30, 2025

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William H. Thomas, Ph.D.

One of the least explored regions on Earth is also part of the largest intact forest ecosystem in the Pacific.

Op-Eds

Why Scientific Collaboration Matters Now More Than Ever

As the Trump administration strips away environmental protections, collaboration is more than just a tool — it’s a form of resistance.

April 29, 2025

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Kylie Baker

As the Trump administration strips away environmental protections, collaboration is more than just a tool — it’s a form of resistance.

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Wildlife

To Save This Critically Endangered Bird, It Takes a Village

The Bali myna once faced extinction from the illegal wildlife trade. An unusual approach may have helped save them.

April 25, 2025

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Paige Cromley

The Bali myna once faced extinction from the illegal wildlife trade. An unusual approach may have helped save them.